Associate Technician

Kelly; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

On-the-job training

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Kelly is seeking a 1st Shift – Associate Technician at a premier pharmaceutical manufacturer in Myerstown, PA. The role offers hands-on exposure to high-speed bottling and packaging lines and requires following cGMP, SOPs, and safety procedures.

You will help operate, set up, clean, and troubleshoot packaging equipment, while maintaining production documentation and supporting a collaborative team. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong English communication, solid math

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, manuals, and work instructions.
• Solid math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, metric system).
• Good written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-speed bottling lines and perform changeovers to different products as part of a line team.
• Set up, operate, clean, and troubleshoot packaging equipment (bottle in-feed, unscrambler, filler, capper, torquer, labeler, vision/weighing/bar coding systems, sealers).
• Comply with workplace standards and safety procedures (including cGMPs, OSHA, SOPs).
• Conduct preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Inspect products and packaging components, identify non-conformities, and initiate corrective actions.
• Pal let izing finished and unfinished products, operating material handling equipment.
• Complete and maintain production documentation (electronic and paper).
• Support and motivate team members, sharing knowledge to drive continuous improvement.
• Meet production schedules and review work outputs for quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading instructions

Mathematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we're here for you! We're seeking a 1st Shift – Associate Technician to work at a premier pharmaceutical manufacturer in Myerstown, PA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $19.00/hour

1st Shift: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Why you should apply to be an Associate Technician:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly pay.
• Opportunity to work in a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Develop hands-on technical skills with high-speed bottling and packaging lines.
• Join a team-oriented culture with a focus on safety, quality, and professional development.
• Access to ongoing training and opportunities for advancement.

What’s a typical day as 1st Shift – Associate Technician? You’ll be:

• Performing operations on high-speed bottling lines and changeovers to different products as part of a line team.
• Setting up, operating, cleaning, and troubleshooting packaging equipment (bottle in-feed, unscrambler, filler, capper, torquer, labeler, vision/weighing/bar coding systems, sealers, etc.).
• Complying with all workplace standards and safety procedures (including cGMPs, OSHA, SOPs).
• Conducting preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Inspecting products and packaging components, identifying non-conformities, and initiating corrective actions.
• Palletizing finished and unfinished products, operating material handling equipment.
• Completing and maintaining production documentation (electronic and paper).
• Supporting and motivating team members, sharing knowledge to drive continuous improvement.
• Meeting production schedules and reviewing work outputs for quality.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Are willing to work overtime and different shifts as business demands.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and follow instructions (SOPs, manuals, work instructions).
• Have solid mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, metric system).
• Are able to train and become qualified in all required skill areas within a reasonable period.
• Are detail-oriented and safety-focused, with a drive to support team success.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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